How Many People Are Named Rashun?
Complete statistics for the name Rashun: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rashun is a very rare name for boys, with only 560 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 589,349 Americans. It's a name that peaked in popularity in 1979 but remains modern, with nearly half of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, understanding, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 32All 582 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1979Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rashun Through the Generations
Rashun has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1979 when 24 babies were given this name. Today, it's considered a very rare name, with only 582 total births recorded throughout history. The name's current demographic shows a strong skew towards younger individuals, with 253 under 30 years old and 329 aged between 30 and 60, indicating its modern appeal among parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rashun's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Rashun
How Many People Have the Name Rashun?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 560 people in the United States currently share the name Rashun. That works out to roughly 1 in every 589,349 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rashun a Common or Rare Name?
Rashun is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Rashun Mean?
Rashun means "creative variant of Rashad" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rashun in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.
When Was Rashun Most Popular?
The name Rashun reached peak popularity in 1979, with 24 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Rashun?
Approximately 560 people named Rashun live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 582. That works out to roughly 1 in 589,349 Americans.
Is Rashun a rare name?
Rashun is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 589,349 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rashun mean?
Rashun means "creative variant of Rashad" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Rashun more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Rashun are male and 3% are female.
When was Rashun most popular?
Rashun peaked in 1979 with 24 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.